Teddy Higuera was coming off the first, of what would be the norm for the remainder of his career, injury plagued season. Prior to that he had been an dominating lefty for the Brewers. After spending several seasons in his native league he came to camp with the Brewers in 84, at the age of 26, and made the team the next year. A 15-8 with a 3.90 and 212.1 innings lead to a 2nd place finish in the Rookie of the Year Award.
In 1986 he won 20 and dropped his ERA over a whole point. He was also a runner up again though this time it was for the Cy Young Award finishing second to Roger Clemens. Higuera had a WAR of 9.1 that year while Clemens had a 8.6. How great was Higuera that year? He had the best WAR in all of baseball it was so good that Wade Boggs had a 7.9 and was the highest rated everyday player. Mike Scott who had his career year with the Astros had a 7.8. He had two more excellent seasons when in 89 began the injuries. 1990 was his last full season going 11-10 but in 91, 93-94-his missed all of 92-he was a combined 5-10 with a 6.34 over 125 innings. He tried to catch on with the Padres but was released before the season and retired afterward.
More than likely a spring training shot since the only stadium that had low fences like the ones shown here was County Stadium in Milwaukee and he is wearing the Brewers' road uniform, so more than likely its in the spring.
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